In a quinceañera tradition, what is the Spanish name for the special Thanksgiving Mass sometimes held for the honoree?

The special Thanksgiving Mass sometimes held for a quinceañera is called a Misa de Acción de Gracias.

The phrase translates as “Mass of Thanksgiving.” In communities where the religious form is practiced, the service gives the honoree and her family an opportunity to express gratitude and receive a blessing as she reaches age 15.

The Mass may include a formal entrance, readings, prayers, and participation by family members or sponsors. Details depend on the parish and country, and not every Catholic parish offers an identical quinceañera liturgy.

This service is often followed by a reception featuring food, music, dancing, and symbolic customs. The Mass should not be confused with a wedding Mass, Christmas Mass, or funeral Mass; it is associated with the quinceañera milestone and is generally described as a thanksgiving celebration.